NFL insider says Ravens hold a strong position heading into the draft
Albert Breer credits Ravens for roster flexibility, reinforcing the best-player-available approach seems likely.
The Baltimore Ravens may not have everything figured out, but they’re closer than most. That's a good thing. As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, much of the conversation has centered on needs.
Center, guard, edge rusher, and wide receiver are the positions under discussion. All are valid. All are worth addressing, but Albert Breer's recent perspective offers something different.
Breer’s 2026 NFL Draft Needs for Every Team Reveal a Compelling Theme offers another satisfying angle about where a team in transition is. The senior NFL reporter says the Ravens aren’t drafting out of desperation. "The interesting thing about the Ravens is that, outside of center, there’s not a spot where you’d say there’s a real crying need.
And that opens GM Eric DeCosta up to do what Baltimore usually does, which is take the 'I can’t believe he’s still there' guy. " Breer goes on to state, "Baltimore is operating from a position of strength here in picking higher than they normally do. " Most probably haven't thought of it that way, but he has a point.